Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a Qualified Forensic Accountant to join a growing team in Banbury. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile assignments, providing forensic accounting support, valuations, and dispute analysis for a variety of clients. You will be central in uncovering financial irregularities, analysing complex data, and supporting legal proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis
- Conduct detailed analysis of financial records, transactions, and statements to identify discrepancies, fraud, or misconduct.
- Utilise forensic accounting techniques to trace funds, uncover hidden assets, and detect financial manipulation.
- Assist in the preparation and review of valuation models and reports for clients across multiple sectors.
- Conduct research to support valuation assumptions and refine methodologies, including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and discounted cashflows (DCF).
- Contribute to the enhancement of valuation processes and methodologies.
- Assess financial damages and quantify losses in legal disputes or insurance claims, supported by detailed financial evidence.
- Prepare clear, concise reports documenting findings, analysis, and conclusions.
- Present findings and expert opinions to clients, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities.
- Support the preparation of exhibits and other legal documents for court proceedings.
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Minimum of 2 years' proven accounts experience within a practice environment.
- Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Professional curiosity and scepticism in reviewing financial information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience in valuations, dispute support, and investigations.
- Knowledge of corporation tax, capital gains tax, and income tax.
- Strong professional presence and confidence.
- Ability to build rapport and trust quickly.
- Highly confidential and ethical.
- Organised, resilient, and self-motivated.
- Analytical, creative, and a quick thinker.